Justin Ubert Advances Cybersecurity and AI Readiness in Government

Modev Staff Writers | October 15, 2025

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The future of AI in government is inseparable from cybersecurity. As agencies modernize systems and adopt artificial intelligence, they must also ensure resilience, compliance, and trust. Justin Ubert, CTO at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is one of the leaders driving this critical balance.

With more than 11 years of experience leading enterprise-wide security programs across federal agencies, Ubert has become a trusted authority in public sector cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management. At the FTA, he oversees cybersecurity, IT operations, and privacy programs supporting more than 1,000 personnel and thousands of external users. His leadership ensures that essential transportation services remain secure and reliable while meeting evolving federal mandates.

Ubert is recognized for implementing advanced IT and security strategies, including DevSecOps, cloud migrations, and zero trust architecture, which directly align with improving the nation’s cybersecurity. These capabilities are not only strengthening federal systems today but also laying the groundwork for responsible AI adoption in the public sector.

Beyond his federal leadership, Ubert is committed to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. As an adjunct professor at Marymount University, he teaches in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology, connecting academic theory with the realities of federal cybersecurity practice. With a Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity and multiple certifications—including CISSP and CISA—he exemplifies how continuous learning fuels both personal and organizational resilience.

Ubert will bring his expertise to GovAI Summit, where federal, state, and local leaders will explore how AI policy, security, and trust converge. His perspective is vital as government leaders navigate the challenges of deploying AI in environments where security is mission-critical.

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As AI and cybersecurity continue to intertwine, leaders like Dr. Justin Ubert remind us that innovation cannot move forward without security. His work demonstrates how strong cyber foundations make responsible AI adoption possible.

See the GovAI Summit agenda here to learn more about Dr. Ubert’s session and join the conversation on how AI in government can scale responsibly and securely.